The above noted organizers are probably today’s personal key task management systems of choice. Of all the five, three are fully cross platform (Apple and Android) while two run solely in the Apple environment one with a caveat though. In this … [Read more...] about The Major Task Managers: Todoist, 2do, TickTick, OmniFocus and Things
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2do Task Management: Projects, Tasks and Checklists makes for One Comprehensive Program
2do, you could say, has it all. However, when this is said it's because it comes in a highly usable, fluid package that will meet any and all of your task management needs from the simple to the complex. In addition to running in the Apple … [Read more...] about 2do Task Management: Projects, Tasks and Checklists makes for One Comprehensive Program
Things 3 Simplicity with Power
It's sometimes hard to imagine how something could be powerful yet simple at the same time. Things 3 draws it's power from it's simplicity. The ability to be easily able to work with the product is empowering. Instead of spending x amount of time … [Read more...] about Things 3 Simplicity with Power
Cross Platform Task Managers of Merit
There are a lot of task managers but for this article I am only going to look at the really good cross platform ones which stand out. I, for example, would wish that the Hit List, OmniFocus and Things was available for Cross Platform but they’re not. … [Read more...] about Cross Platform Task Managers of Merit
Chaos Control’s New Interface Look is a Major Step in the Right Direction
If you’re a major follower of David Allen’s Getting Things Done methodology, you might be very interested in the revamped Chaos Control. Unlike OmniFocus it doesn’t carry the hefty price tag but does follow the methodology quite well. In fact, you … [Read more...] about Chaos Control’s New Interface Look is a Major Step in the Right Direction
Taking a Fresh Look at OmniFocus
I have used OmniFocus, off and on for around five years. I started with v1 only with the intent of immediately moving to v2. I didn’t like v1 at all but thought v2 was right on the money. I took to OmniFocus in the beginning even though it was … [Read more...] about Taking a Fresh Look at OmniFocus
Considering Productivity: DEVONthink, Evernote, OneNote or Nimbus Notes
Many people often think of a productivity system as solely a good task management system be it OmniFocus, Things 3 or one of the many others that follow GTD. There is a Youtuber that often says “Stay Productive” and he bases this solely on Task … [Read more...] about Considering Productivity: DEVONthink, Evernote, OneNote or Nimbus Notes
Choosing your Task Manager be it Things 3 or TickTick ….
In this article I'm going to describe the value of a task manager in helping you with the stuff you have to do but the difficulty where it comes to choosing one. I’ve come across numerous references where some people have tried everything under the … [Read more...] about Choosing your Task Manager be it Things 3 or TickTick ….
If you Like Things 3 You’ll love TickTick
Things 3 just recently came out. It is Apple’s editors choice for a Task Management system. It is, no doubt, very nicely done. At first blush, you wonder what’s in this thing. However, it doesn’t take much time to realize there is a ton of … [Read more...] about If you Like Things 3 You’ll love TickTick
Day One Android Beta is about to Jump out of the Closet and Join a New Breed of Cross Platform Applications
Something definitely different is happening. When people refer to cross platform they are often talking IOS to OSX. They are definitely two different platforms but IOS is built on the foundation of OSX. Cross platform is really about an application … [Read more...] about Day One Android Beta is about to Jump out of the Closet and Join a New Breed of Cross Platform Applications
Things 3 and Todoist
Things 3 has shaken things up a bit. Although it is not cross platform (only runs the Mac ecosystem), the way Todoist is, it is also outright sale and not based on the subscription model something in which many people are coming to hate. The … [Read more...] about Things 3 and Todoist
Things 3 was long in the Waiting however ….
I have never really been a Things fan; till now. Things 3 has changed this all for me. Not only is it wonderful to look at, it is fantastic to use in either OSX or IOS. Being productive doesn’t have to be the thing of drudgery. Things 3 definitely … [Read more...] about Things 3 was long in the Waiting however ….
Things 3 is Here
After a very long wait, Things 3 has finally arrived. As in the past, this is a Mac only system and runs on OSX and IOS plus the Apple Watch. The new system is a massive undertaking in that it has been reworked from the ground up. A Launch … [Read more...] about Things 3 is Here
Things v3.0 is Just About Here
I wrote an article a short while ago at the Daily Mac View titled “GIVING UP ON THINGS 3 AS IT IS LIKE “WAITING FOR GODOT.” I’m pleased to report, Godot is arriving. Culture code has just announced a release date with pricing structure in their … [Read more...] about Things v3.0 is Just About Here
The Challenges of Choosing a Task Management System
Productivity! The word is batted around like a ping pong ball at the World Championship ping pong games. The word unfortunately has become cliche. Yet, when you have a demanding job or life, the idea of productivity is something that is very … [Read more...] about The Challenges of Choosing a Task Management System
Clear a Simple yet Powerful Reminder Tool
There are many things that demand our attention throughout a day generally. For a number of people that use some form of reminder system their technique might be more or less successful. There’s the old Sticky Note approach but if you have a lot … [Read more...] about Clear a Simple yet Powerful Reminder Tool
Is OmniFocus Fading while 2do Ascends
As I’ve written about more than once, task management programs tend to be a very personal choice. However, we’re all looking, more or less, for that which is the best. For a long time, OmniFocus tended to be held up as the B all and end all. That may … [Read more...] about Is OmniFocus Fading while 2do Ascends
The Hit Lists Return from Obscurity
Although in a previous article I chose 2do as my Task Manager of choice, the major overriding factor for this is its cross platform capability. It has other very attractive qualities but there's another task manager I like as long as you can just … [Read more...] about The Hit Lists Return from Obscurity
Four Cross Platform Task Managers that Aid us In Getting Things Done
Task managers and task management can be discussed for a very long time. One of the reasons for this is they are so integral to good productivity or getting things done. To be clear, most people these days have very busy lives even if they’re … [Read more...] about Four Cross Platform Task Managers that Aid us In Getting Things Done